Scott Eby accepted a plea bargain today in the 2004 rape and murder of 3-year-old Riley Fox that spares him the death penalty but guarantees he spends the rest of his life in prison. more ›

Richard Gillman, the former CEO of Republic Windows and Doors, pleaded not guilty yesterday to charges of mail fraud, money laundering, organizing and continuing a financial crime enterprise, and felony theft. According to the Sun-Times: more ›

As expected, Blackhawks star Patrick Kane pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from his alleged attack on a Buffalo, NY cab driver. His cousin, James M. Kane, also entered a not guilty plea. Both were indicted yesterday on a pair of misdemeanor charges in their alleged attack on a Buffalo, NY cab driver: third degree assault and theft of services. [Chicago Breaking News] more ›

Embattled alderman Ike Carothers appeared in federal court this morning and pleaded not guilty to four counts of wire and mail fraud, one count each of accepting a bribe, and one count of filing a false federal income tax return. Carothers was released on a $4,500 signature bond. The Trib's Jeff Coen has more and you can catch up with our previous posts on Carothers. more ›